Planetary Limb Collection

Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn, artwork

Kepler-10b exoplanet, artwork
January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON -- NASAs Kepler mission confirmed the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth

SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS C016 / 4214
SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Dragon cargo capsule from SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies)

Saturn V interstage separation, artwork. The ring falling back to Earth is an interstage that has just separated from the rockets second stage (stage II engines at top)

Sputnik 3 in orbit, 1958 C016 / 6375
Sputnik 3 in orbit, artwork. This small unmanned conical spacecraft carried scientific instruments to study the upper atmosphere, cosmic rays, and the Earths magnetic field

Valles Marineris, Mars, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an aerial view of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons near the equator on Mars. The Sun is at upper left, and North is towards upper right

Craters on Mercury, MESSENGER image C016 / 9720
Craters on Mercury, MESSENGER image. North is towards top left. This area, over 1900 kilometres across, consists mostly of as-yet unnamed craters in the eastern part of the Solitudo Persephones

Earth-like extrasolar planet, artwork. This planet has oceans, and an atmosphere that can support clouds. In the distance at centre is its parent Sun-like star, and two inner planets

SpaceLiner transport, artwork C016 / 6384
SpaceLiner transport. Artwork of the suborbital, hypersonic passenger transport being studied by the SART (Space Launcher Systems Analysis) group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

Salyut 7 space station in orbit, 1980s C016 / 6372
Salyut 7 space station in orbit. This Soviet space station was in orbit for nearly nine years from its launch on 19 April 1982

SpaceLiner transport, artwork C016 / 6385
SpaceLiner transport. Artwork of the suborbital, hypersonic passenger transport being studied by the SART (Space Launcher Systems Analysis) group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

Sputnik 3 in orbit, 1958 C016 / 6374
Sputnik 3 in orbit, artwork. This small unmanned conical spacecraft carried scientific instruments to study the upper atmosphere, cosmic rays, and the Earths magnetic field

Mainland USA, land cover map
Mainland USA. Map showing the land cover and terrain of the mainland (contiguous) United States of America (USA). North is at top

Martian moon Phobos, artwork
Martian moon Phobos. Artwork of Phobos, the larger of the two Martian moons. This moon is irregular in shape, measuring 19x21x27 kilometres

Cosmic rays, artwork
Cosmic rays. Artwork of high-energy particles and radiation from space (cosmic rays) impacting molecules and atoms in the Earths atmosphere

Valles Marineris landscape, Mars, artwork
Valles Marineris landscape. Artwork of an aerial view of a landscape in Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons near the equator on Mars. Mars is a dry and arid desert world

SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS C016 / 4215
SpaceX Dragon capsule at the ISS. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Dragon cargo capsule from SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies)

Great Barrier Reef, satellite image. North is at top. Clouds are white. At centre left is the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, north-eastern Australia

Gulf of Mexico coast, satellite image C013 / 5167
Gulf of Mexico coast, satellite image. North is towards upper left. Clouds are white. The Mississippi River, flowing south, enters the Gulf of Mexico at New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, at upper centre

North-eastern Australia, satellite image C013 / 5161
North-eastern Australia, satellite image. North is at top. Clouds are white. Most of the land area is the state of Queensland in north-eastern Australia

Western Europe, satellite image C013 / 5165
Western Europe, satellite image. North is towards upper right. Clouds are white, seen mostly over the North Atlantic, North Sea and Mediterranean

Saharan Mediterranean, satellite image C013 / 5166
Saharan Mediterranean, satellite image. North is towards upper right. Clouds are white. The land is dominated by the Sahara Desert (brown), stretching for thousands of kilometres across North Africa

Bering Sea, satellite image C013 / 5164
Bering Sea, satellite image. North is towards upper left. Clouds, snow and ice are white. The Bering Sea, over a thousand kilometres across, is bounded by Alaska (upper centre)

East coast of the USA, satellite image C013 / 5162
East coast of the USA, satellite image. North is towards top. Clouds are white. The land area consists of eastern Canada across top and the north-eastern USA across centre and lower left

Gulf of Mexico coast, satellite image C013 / 5163
Gulf of Mexico coast, satellite image. North is at left. Clouds are white. The Mississippi River, flowing south from left, enters the Gulf of Mexico at New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, at upper centre

North-western Africa, satellite image C013 / 5160
North-western Africa, satellite image. North is at top. This north-western portion of Africa, over a thousand kilometres across, includes Morocco (left) and northern parts of Algeria

Tropical Storm Ernesto, satellite image C013 / 5157
Tropical Storm Ernesto, satellite image. This view looks south over Florida, USA, as this storm (white clouds) made landfall on 29 and 30 August 2006. At upper left are Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti

New Zealand, satellite image C013 / 5154
New Zealand, satellite image. Low-angle view looking west towards the islands of New Zealand (on horizon), with cloud cover at left and a phytoplankton bloom (blue-green) near centre

Comet Lovejoy from the ISS C013 / 5146
Comet Lovejoy above the Earths limb, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). Comets are icy bodies from the outer solar system that boil and form a bright tail of gas

NetLander mission to Mars, artwork

Topex-Poseidon satellite, artwork

Space debris collision, artwork

Astrolab mission to the ISS, artwork

Venus Express launch, artwork

ISS viewing portal, artwork

ENEIDE mission to the ISS, artwork

MSG weather satellite launch, artwork

INTEGRAL satellite launch, artwork

Huygens probe at Titan, artwork

SPOT 5 satellite, artwork

Cerise satellite collision, artwork

Jason-2 satellite, artwork

SPOT 4 and Artemis satellites, artwork

Venus Express mission, artwork

HRVIR sensor on SPOT 4, artwork

MetOp weather satellite, artwork
MetOp weather satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. The MetOp satellites are a network of weather satellites being developed by EUMETSAT

SPOT 4 satellite, artwork

MetOp weather satellite launch, artwork

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"Exploring the Planetary Limb: A Journey through Space and Time" Embark on a captivating voyage as we delve into the mysteries of our vast universe, capturing breathtaking moments from various celestial bodies. From the Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn to the Kepler-10b exoplanet, witness stunning artwork that brings these distant worlds closer to our imagination. Marvel at the sight of the SpaceX Dragon capsule docked at the ISS C016 / 4214, symbolizing humanity's continuous quest for space exploration. Take a step back in time with Sputnik 3 orbiting Earth in 1958 C016 / 6375, reminding us of mankind's first ventures beyond our planet's boundaries. Delve into Valles Marineris on Mars through mesmerizing artwork, unveiling its majestic beauty and intriguing geological formations. Experience awe-inspiring interstage separation of Saturn V rockets through artistic renditions that capture this pivotal moment in space history. Gaze upon Mercury's craters captured by MESSENGER image C016 / 9720, revealing a world scarred by cosmic impacts yet holding secrets about our solar system's formation. Immerse yourself in an artist's vision of an Earth-like extrasolar planet, igniting dreams of habitable worlds beyond our own. Witness futuristic transportation with SpaceLiner transport depicted in artworks C016 / 6384 and C016 / 6385 - showcasing potential advancements that may revolutionize space travel for generations to come. Reflect on Salyut 7 space station orbiting during the vibrant era of the '80s (C016 / 6372), representing human ingenuity soaring high above earthly confines. Join us as we explore these planetary limbs - fragments of boundless wonders scattered across infinite cosmos - inspiring curiosity and fueling humanity’s unyielding desire to unravel the secrets hidden within them.